Growing Up Black Part 2
stories from the stage

In America, growing up Black means so many things: cultural bonds, a struggle for visibility, and all too often, unearned judgement. Tonight, storytellers share their experiences of growing up black in the US. Valerie Tutson teaches her students about Africa greatest explorer Abubakari II; U-Meleni Mhlaba-Adebo takes her son to a protest of George Floyd's death; and Harold Cox shows how fear of the police affects his everyday life. Hosted by Theresa Okokon.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 40 seconds

Episode Number: 409

About Stories from the Stage:

Explore the art of storytelling through interviews with the storytellers talking about their craft, their on-stage performances, and comments and stories from the audience.

Theresa Okokon and Wes Hazard host, introducing each episode's theme.


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Sun, Dec 22 10:30 A.M. Quest     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Dec 23 9:30 P.M. Holiday Spirit     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Dec 24 2:30 A.M. Holiday Spirit     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Dec 24 10:30 A.M. Holiday Spirit     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Dec 27 5:30 A.M. Holiday Spirit     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Dec 27 11:30 A.M. Holiday Spirit     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Dec 27 2:30 P.M. Holiday Spirit     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Dec 29 10:30 A.M. Holiday Spirit     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Dec 30 9:30 P.M. Bucket List     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Dec 31 2:30 A.M. Bucket List     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Dec 31 10:30 A.M. Bucket List     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Jan 3 5:30 A.M. Bucket List     NH World (11.3)
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Sun, Jan 5 10:30 A.M. Bucket List     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jan 6 9:30 P.M. Be The Change     NH World (11.3)


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